About This Role
This is not a routine accounting role—it sits at the intersection of financial strategy and deal execution within Ethiopia’s first private investment bank. You will work directly under the Chief Investment & Advisory Officer, structuring capital, valuing businesses, and advising high-value clients on transactions. It suits a finance professional who enjoys analytical depth and client-facing advisory work, particularly someone interested in the growing investment banking ecosystem in Ethiopia.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The role demands more than technical accounting skills—it seeks someone who can think like an advisor, not just a processor. The emphasis on experience with valuation, capital structuring, and transaction support suggests the employer values practical exposure to live deals, not just theoretical knowledge. You are expected to bring a blend of financial modeling rigor and the ability to communicate complex ideas to senior decision-makers.
How to Approach This Application
Focus your application on specific transaction or advisory experience—mention any deals, valuations, or capital structuring projects you have led or contributed to. Highlight your comfort with client interaction and your ability to work under the pressure of deal timelines. The employer likely prioritizes candidates who can demonstrate both technical precision and commercial judgment, so include concrete examples of how your work directly influenced financial decisions.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a finance professional with 3–5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial advisory, who thrives in a high-stakes, client-driven environment. Given the niche nature of the position and the prestige of the employer, it is likely to be competitive among experienced candidates in Addis Ababa.
Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C. hereby announces an open competitive recruitment process for qualified and competent professionals to fill the following position:
Senior Corporate Finance Officer
CATEGORY: Advisory And Investment Management Services
LOCATION: Head Office
CAREER LEVEL: Senior Level
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: As per the Company’s scale
JOB DESCRIPTION
Wegagen Capital Investment Bank, Ethiopia’s first private investment bank, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Corporate Finance Officer to join the office of the Chief Investment & Advisory Officer. The Senior Corporate Finance Officer will play a key role in delivering expert corporate finance solutions to high-value clients, focusing on financial strategy, valuation, capital structuring, and transaction support. This role is critical in executing complex financial mandates while supporting the bank’s advisory business and contributing to the growth of Ethiopia’s corporate finance landscape.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide high-level corporate finance advisory services, including financial modeling, valuation, capital raising strategies, and capital structure optimization for clients across various sectors.
- Lead the analysis and execution of complex transactions such as mergers & acquisitions (M&A), debt and equity financings, restructurings, and divestitures.
- Conduct detailed financial due diligence, prepare investment memoranda, pitch books, and other transaction documentation to support deal origination and execution.
- Perform in-depth industry and market research, develop financial forecasts, and identify strategic opportunities to enhance client financial performance and growth.
- Collaborate closely with clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver tailored, actionable corporate finance recommendations.
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices while proactively identifying and mitigating financial and transaction risks.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying potential mandates and contributing to proposal development and client presentations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, financial advisory, private equity, or a leading financial institution.
- Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Finance) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, CMA) are strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in executing corporate finance transactions and financial modeling.
Skills
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and financial software/tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
- Deep understanding of valuation methodologies, capital markets, and corporate finance principles.
- Strong interpersonal and client management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via email to [email protected].
Include your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Deadline June 22/2026
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